About Courtney
Marine Biology student, researcher, and Navy veteran with experience in ecological fieldwork, laboratory research, environmental monitoring, and technical operations. Skilled in data collection, project coordination, and leadership, with a passion for marine conservation and advancing scientific understanding of our oceans.
Education & Experience
Bachelors of Science - Marine Biology
ODU University
Projected Graduation Date: 2026
Relevant Coursework: Biology 1&2, Ecology, Evolution, Cell Biology, Genetics, Marine Biology, Oceanography
VFA-122 Avionics Technician
US Navy
Dec 2021-January 2024
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Executed maintenance on 45 F/A-18E/F aircraft RADAR, COMM, IFF, DECM, FLIR and weapons release and control systems for fleet readiness squadron.
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Performed troubleshooting and final inspection on jets for flight schedule, detachments, and shipboard operations.
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Site Security Officer (SSO) handling, receiving and conducting inventory for secret and confidential components totaling over $10 million.
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Assisted service members with career decisions, education, reenlistment, separation, extension, advancement exam profile worksheets, orders, bonuses, and other forms of paperwork.
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Served as command sponsor for new service members checking in, paperwork, communication, and help with barracks assignment.
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Performed evaluations for lower enlisted (E-4 and below) and mentored for improvement.
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Proficient in OOMA (Optimized Organizational Maintenance Activity) for documenting maintenance, ordering, and turning in aircraft parts.
Head of Training
US Navy Ceremonial Guard
April 2019-April 2021
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Participated in some of our nation’s most prestigious ceremonies, including Presidential inaugurations and arrival ceremonies for foreign officials.
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Served as funeral escort and conducted over 1,400 funerals for Navy personnel buried in Arlington National Cemetery, as well as over 50 joint ceremonies in the National Capital Region.
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Conducted general military training and command training ceremonies
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Managed training of personnel and qualifications for over 250 service members